We’ve had our tree up for a while now, but I wanted to write about some of my favorite ornaments. Our ornaments are ecclectic, consisting of a combination of Ed’s and my ornaments from childhood. I’m sure as our family grows, our tree will evolve with homemade and milestone ornaments. For now, from our childhoods, dating and married life, these are my favorites:

Ice skates, which make me think of childhood skating on the pond

Ballet slippers, from my many dance classes

Apples, since my parents’ tree has always had lots of apples on it

Horses and tractors

Homemade beaded candy canes

Red truck, that looks just like the one Ed restored while in high school

We have the same eclectic theme going on. I know you will find joy over the years as the tree fills up with precious popsicle stick santas and hand-print snowflakes made by tiny loving hands. Enjoy this beautiful season, filled with wonder and expectation. Merry Christmas!